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R. Murray Schafer (1933–2021) and the World Soundscape Project

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 December 2021

Barry Truax
Barry Truax*
Affiliation:
Simon Fraser University, BurnabyBC, Canada
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Email: truax@sfu.ca
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Abstract

This in memoriam tribute for Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer focuses on his seminal work in establishing soundscape studies and the World Soundscape Project. It discusses his intellectual legacy in terms of emphasising a perceptually based approach and the importance of soundscape design, along with critical responses to his ideas.

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Organised Sound , Volume 26 , Issue 3: Collective and Networked Sound Practices , December 2021 , pp. 419 - 421
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© The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press

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